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1990 Upper Deck #17 Frank Thomas Rookie
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This card received a 90 overall Hobby Score.
The 1990 Upper Deck Frank Thomas Rookie Card is widely regarded as the crown jewel of his rookie class. Upper Deck revolutionized the baseball card industry in 1989 with its premium design, anti-counterfeit measures, and superior card stock ' and by 1990, the brand had established itself as the gold standard for collectors. Thomas's card features a clean, striking photo and remains one of the most iconic rookie issues of the junk wax era.
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